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Sweet Jesus, I’m Still Here!

Shaun Bradford

That’s how my journal entry from July 20, 2017 started, “Sweet Jesus, I’m still here!” I was praising God despite what I was going through at the time. And after reading that particular entry, that basically spelled out everything I was dealing with, I had to humble myself and thank God for where I am today. Y’all, I made it!

The things I am currently dealing with are nowhere in comparison with what I was going through back then. Honestly, I feel embarrassed about my complaints. God has brought me through some very tough times, and I’m still here!

Please forgive me, Lord, for not being as grateful as I should’ve been. Amen

A couple of weeks ago, I was notified that I had won a ticket to a Paint & Chat (too early for sipping) event. Here’s what I painted and what I decided to recreate moments ago, digitally. I needed that painting session yesterday and to meet new people. It was very therapeutic.☺️

Not the same but it only took less than 15 minutes to draw. Will redraw another time.

I pray you have a wonderful day and fabulous weekend. Love ya!♥️

Shaun

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THE Source

Shaun Bradford

While we are so focused on what this or that leader will or will not do, God is trying to get our attention. Y’all, He’s our Source, not them. We must stay focused on Him. Whatever comes or goes, it’s God’s presence, love, peace, and provisions that will sustain us. He is the ultimate provider and miracle worker.♥️ ~ Shaun

Remember, God is love. Complete love. Not selective or conditional love.

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Old Habits | New Spaces

Shaun Bradford

I was reading a journal entry from July 2017 where I had written, “Old habits do not belong in new spaces.” I was preparing for something new, and I heard God say I needed to change a few habits before I could move forward. Well, I did just that. I changed what I was doing at the time and God did the rest.

Be careful not to take old habits into new spaces. They don’t belong where God’s taking you. Love you!♥️ ~ Shaun

Move, so He can move.
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Keep Hope Alive

Shaun Bradford

There isn’t too much to add to last year’s Facebook memory. Just remain optimistic. Good things do happen, and dreams do come true. Love you!♥️ ~Shaun

Facebook Memory: July 13, 2023

Good things DO happen.

Dreams DO come true.

It is possible to love and be loved unconditionally.

Beauty can be found in even the darkest moments.

Do not allow anyone to convince you otherwise.

Keep hope alive by remaining optimistic.♥️

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Authentically You

Shaun Bradford

There is no one as captivating as you are when you show up as your authentic self. Always show up as YOU. Love you!♥️ ~ Shaun

There’s only one you, with one life. Be sure to show up as YOU because I am definitely showing up as ME.♥️

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Treasures Along Your Journey

Shaun Bradford

Be careful not to miss the treasures along your journey because you are so focused on where you desire to be. Take time to breathe and take them all in. The treasures you value today are preparing you for tomorrow’s blessings.

Facebook Memory: July 12, 2022

It WILL happen when it happens. Listen, enjoy the journey while you wait. Believe me, there are so many treasures attached to your journey. You will miss them if you’re not careful.♥️

Enjoy the journey!

♥️

Love you,

Shaun

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Get Started

Shaun Bradford

It’s funny that this message was under today’s Facebook memories because I am starting late today. Honestly, I fell asleep before I scheduled today’s first post, and when I woke up, I didn’t feel like writing. Didn’t even feel like sharing last year’s memory. Nothing’s wrong, just tired. I need a vacation. A real vacation. A vacation where I won’t need a vacation from after my vacation. Lol

Anyhoo, here’s today’s Facebook memory.

Facebook Memory: July 11, 2019

Can’t believe it’s Thursday already! Yay!! Here’s today’s social media find. Sometimes the hardest thing to do is get started. You’ll be amazed by what happens when you just make the effort to begin. Believe me, you don’t have to have every detail figured out. Starting can be as simple as picking up a pen, getting out of bed, taking that first step, etc. WHATEVER you do, don’t remain stagnant. The worse feeling in the world is to look up 10 years from now and see you’re still in the same place, contemplating starting. Get started, TODAY!

Fun fact—Before I started blogging daily, I shared “social media finds.” I guess you could say they were the stepping stones that led to Shaun’s Daily Inspiration, which is a true testament that all you have to do is get started. Can’t wait to see where it leads me next!

Even if you can only muster up enough motivation to make one step forward, make that one step. God will do the rest. Have a wonderfully blessed day!♥️

Love you,

Shaun

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True Happiness

Shaun Bradford

True happiness comes from within.

You can’t find true happiness in things or people, and you surely cannot buy it. Believe me, I have tried before only to end up in the same state—feeling sad, depressed, unloved—after the excitement was over. No, true happiness is God-given and comes from within.♥️

Facebook Memory: July 10, 2023

True happiness comes from within. Wishing you much happiness and peace.♥️

Wishing you true happiness.

On another note, earlier this morning I watched Jay Shetty’s podcast with philanthropist, Melinda French Gates. It was a conversation I was already interested in hearing. However, I did not know it would end up being one I needed to hear. Yes, needed to hear. I can’t say it enough, I just love how God loves me. He always sends the right messages at the absolute right time. Always.

Here’s the link, if you are interested: Jay Shetty with Melinda French Gates.

Praying you’re having a wonderful day this far.♥️

Take Care,

Shaun

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Hold On, Your Breakthrough Is Coming

Shaun Bradford

When we see or hear messages like the one above, we tend to believe our breakthrough is right around the corner. Well, sometimes that corner is very long, like years long. Just know that eventually your breakthrough will happen. Hold on as long as you can in your power. Then when you can’t hold on any longer, give it to God.

Honestly, I am not necessarily sure what I was waiting for besides my divorce, which happened two years later. I am pretty sure there was so much more by the exclamation marks and dancing emoji I used.

A lot has happened in seven years. I am so grateful for every breakthrough I experienced. They strengthened my relationship with God, and made me who I am today.

I pray that whatever breakthrough you are waiting for happens soon. If it doesn’t, just hold on. Believe me, it will happen.♥️

Love you,

Shaun

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God’s Love

Shaun Bradford

God’s love…

Builds

Heals

and

Comforts

It’s that solid foundation that we can always rely on. It’s peaceful, joyous, and unconditional.

To be loved by God is one of the most beautiful experiences ever.♥️ ~Shaun